High density bezel for patch panel

ABSTRACT

A telecommunications patch panel system ( 10 ) including a plurality of multiport telecommunications bezel assemblies ( 200 ) installed within a panel frame ( 100 ) is presented. The bezel assemblies ( 200 ) are formed from cooperating first and second frame parts ( 210, 240 ) to define a plurality of jack receptacle openings ( 202 ). In one example, the plurality of jack receptacles ( 202 ) are arranged in a two-row array. The first and second frame parts ( 210, 240 ) also retain a central bonding strip ( 290 ) having a plurality of grounding contact elements ( 292, 293 ). The grounding contact elements ( 292, 293 ) ground the jack modules ( 120 ) that are installed within the bezel assembly jack receptacle openings ( 202 ). Where a two-row array of jack receptacle openings ( 202 ) is provided, the central bonding strip ( 290 ) can be configured to extend between the rows. The central bonding strip ( 290 ) can provide grounding for multiple bezel assemblies ( 200 ).

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application is being filed on Jun. 19, 2018 as a PCT InternationalPatent Application and claims the benefit of U.S. Patent ApplicationSer. No. 62/521,885, filed on Jun. 19, 2017, the disclosure of which isincorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

BACKGROUND

Patch panels are commonly used to enable inter-connection orcross-connection between telecommunications equipment. A typical patchpanel includes a cable termination interface (e.g., optical adapters,electrical jacks, etc.) to connect one or more patch cables torespective connector elements. Additionally, patch panels can includefixtures to facilitate cable management and organization. Patch panelsthat provide more effective and/or efficient methods for cabletermination and management are desired.

SUMMARY

In accordance with some aspects of the disclosure, a telecommunicationspatch panel system including a plurality of multiport telecommunicationsbezel assemblies installed within a panel frame is shown and described.The panel frame can define one or more frame openings. Each of the bezelassemblies is secured to the panel frame and extends through one of theframe openings. Each of the bezel assemblies can include a first framepart and a second frame part. In one aspect, first frame part defines afirst peripheral wall and at least one first interior wall. In oneaspect, the second frame part defines a second peripheral wall and atleast one second interior wall. The second frame part is secured to thefirst frame part such that the first and second peripheral walls and theat least one first and second interior walls define a two-row array of aplurality of jack receptacle openings extending from a rear open end toa front open end. The patch panel system can also include a metalbonding strip extending through each of the bezel assemblies. The metalbonding strip can be secured between the front and first frame parts ofeach of the plurality of bezel assemblies. The bonding strip including aplurality of grounding contact elements extending into each of theplurality of jack receptacle openings.

In one example, a multiport telecommunications bezel assembly isdisclosed including a first frame part defining a first peripheral walland at least one first interior wall and a second frame part defining asecond peripheral wall and at least one second interior wall. In oneaspect, the second frame part can be secured to the first frame partsuch that the first and second peripheral walls and the at least onefirst and second interior walls define a two-row array of a plurality ofjack receptacle openings extending from a first open end to a secondopen end. The bezel assembly can also include a metal bonding stripsecured between the first and second frame parts, the bonding stripincluding a plurality of grounding contact elements extending into eachof the plurality of jack receptacle openings.

In one example, a multiport telecommunications bezel assembly isdisclosed including a first frame part defining a first peripheral walland at least one first interior wall and a second frame part defining asecond peripheral wall and at least one second interior wall. In oneaspect, the second frame part can be secured to the first frame partsuch that the first and second peripheral walls and the at least onefirst and second interior walls define a plurality of jack receptacleopenings extending from a rear open end to a front open end. The bezelassembly can also include a metal bonding strip secured between thefront and first frame parts, the bonding strip including a plurality ofgrounding contact elements extending into each of the plurality of jackreceptacle openings and a plurality of jack modules inserted into atleast some of the plurality of jack receptacle openings.

In one example, a multiport telecommunications bezel assembly isdisclosed that includes a panel frame defining a plurality of openings,a plurality of bezel frame assemblies, each of which being securedwithin one of the plurality of panel frame openings, wherein each of theplurality of bezel frame assemblies defines a plurality of jackreceptacle openings; and a metal bonding strip secured between theplurality of bezel frame assemblies, the bonding strip including aplurality of grounding contact elements extending into each of theplurality of jack receptacle openings. In some examples, the pluralityof jack receptacle openings is a two-row array of jack receptacleopenings. In some examples, the metal bonding strip passes between anupper row of jack receptacle openings and a lower row of jack receptacleopenings. In some examples, the plurality of bezel frame materials areformed from a polymeric material.

In some examples, each bezel assembly defines apertures sized to fit anyof a plurality of types of jack modules. For example, or example RJ-typejack modules.

In some examples, the first frame part includes a plurality of latchesfor removably securing jacks within the plurality of jack receptacleopenings.

In some examples, a rack panel to which the second frame part is securedis provided. In some examples, the rack panel has a 1U rack height.

In some examples, a plurality of jacks is inserted into the plurality ofjack receptacle openings.

In some examples, each of the plurality of jacks can be inserted intoone of the plurality of jack receptacle openings from the rear open end.

In some examples, each of the plurality of jacks can be inserted intoone of the plurality of jack receptacle openings from the rear open end.

In some examples, a panel frame is provided to which the second framepart is secured.

In some examples, the first frame part includes a plurality of latchesfor removably securing the jacks within the plurality of jack receptacleopenings.

In some examples, a telecommunications panel is provided including apanel frame defining a frame opening and a bezel assembly according toany of the aforementioned examples installed into the panel frameopening. In some examples, the panel frame includes a plurality of frameopenings.

In some examples, the at least one multiport telecommunications bezelassembly includes a plurality of multiport telecommunications bezelassemblies secured to the panel frame. In some examples, each of themultiport telecommunications bezel assemblies includes 12 jackreceptacle openings.

In some examples, the plurality of telecommunications bezel assembliesincludes four telecommunications bezel assemblies.

A variety of additional inventive aspects will be set forth in thedescription that follows. The inventive aspects can relate to individualfeatures and combinations of features. It is to be understood that boththe foregoing general description and the following detailed descriptionare exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the broadinventive concepts upon which the embodiments disclosed herein arebased.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute apart of the description, illustrate several aspects of the presentdisclosure. A brief description of the drawings is as follows:

FIG. 1 is a front perspective exploded view of an example patch panelsystem having four bezel assemblies, with one of the bezel assembliesholding one jack module in accordance with the principles of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the patch panel system shown in FIG. 1, thepatch panel being in an assembled configuration.

FIG. 2A is an enlarged front view of a portion of the assembled patchpanel shown in FIG. 2, as indicated at FIG. 2.

FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of one of the bezel assemblies shownas being a part of the patch panel system shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

FIG. 3A is a front perspective view of an alternative bezel assemblysuitable for use in the patch panel system shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of the bezel assembly shown in FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 is a top view of the bezel assembly shown in FIG. 3.

FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the bezel assembly shown in FIG. 3.

FIG. 7 is a first side view of the bezel assembly shown in FIG. 3.

FIG. 8 is a second side view of the bezel assembly shown in FIG. 3.

FIG. 9 is a front perspective view of a first frame part of the bezelassembly shown in FIG. 3.

FIG. 10 is a rear perspective view of the first frame part shown in FIG.9.

FIG. 11 is a front view of the first frame part shown in FIG. 9.

FIG. 12 is a rear view of the first frame part shown in FIG. 9.

FIG. 13 is a top view of the first frame part shown in FIG. 9.

FIG. 14 is a bottom view of the first frame part shown in FIG. 9.

FIG. 15 is a first side view of the first frame part shown in FIG. 9.

FIG. 16 is a first cross-sectional side view of the first frame partshown in FIG. 9.

FIG. 17 is a second cross-sectional side view of the first frame partshown in FIG. 9.

FIG. 18 is a front perspective view of a second frame part of the bezelassembly shown in FIG. 3.

FIG. 19 is a rear perspective view of the second frame part shown inFIG. 18.

FIG. 20 is a rear view of the second frame part shown in FIG. 18.

FIG. 21 is a front view of the second frame part shown in FIG. 18.

FIG. 22 is a top view of the second frame part shown in FIG. 18.

FIG. 23 is a first side view of the second frame part shown in FIG. 18.

FIG. 24 is a cross-sectional side view of the second frame part shown inFIG. 18.

FIG. 25 is a front perspective view of a bonding strip of the patchpanel system shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 26 is a top view of the bonding strip shown in FIG. 25.

FIG. 27 is a front view of the bonding strip shown in FIG. 25.

FIG. 28 is a cross-sectional side view of the bonding strip shown inFIG. 25.

FIG. 29 is a front perspective view of the patch panel system shown inFIG. 1 in an assembled state, with the bezel assemblies being fullyloaded with jack modules.

FIG. 30 is a rear perspective view of the patch panel system shown inFIG. 1 with additional cable management features being shown.

FIG. 30A is a perspective view of a cable management bar of the patchpanel system shown in FIG. 30.

FIG. 30B is a perspective view of a cable management element of thepatch panel shown in FIG. 30.

FIG. 31 is a front perspective view of the jack module shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 32 is a rear perspective view of the jack module shown in FIG. 31.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Reference will now be made in detail to exemplary aspects of the presentdisclosure that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Whereverpossible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout thedrawings to refer to the same or like parts.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 29-30, the present disclosure relates to apatch panel system 10 including one or more jack modules 120 configuredto mount to a patch panel 100 including multiple bezel assemblies 200.The patch panel 100 includes a frame member 102 defining a plurality ofapertures 104 for receiving the bezel assemblies 200. The frame member102 is additionally shown as including a plurality of apertures 106 forreceiving latching members of the bezel assemblies 200 such that thebezel assemblies 200 can be secured to the frame member 102 with asnap-fit connection.

Each jack module 120 is configured to hold one or more types of cabletermination interfaces. For convenience, the cable terminationinterfaces disclosure herein will focus on electrical jacks. In otherimplementations, however, the jack module 120 could hold opticaladapters or other media interfaces. In the example shown in FIG. 1, thepatch panel 100 is configured to hold four bezel assemblies 200, eachbeing configured to hold 12 jack modules. In other implementations,however, the patch panel 100 can be configured to hold a greater orlesser number of bezel assemblies 200 and the bezel assemblies 200 canbe configured to hold a greater or lesser number of jack modules 120(e.g., two, eight, twelve, sixteen, etc.). The patch panel 100 isconfigured to mount to a rack, cabinet, or other such structure.

In some implementations, each bezel assembly 200 defines apertures 202sized to fit any of a plurality of types of jacks. For example, theframe apertures may be sized to receive jacks of the type shown anddescribed in U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 62/375,269,filed on Aug. 15, 2016; PCT Publication WO 2016/156644, filed on Mar.26, 2016; and a United States provisional patent application entitledConnector Assembly with Grounding Part being concurrently filed on thesame day as this application under attorney docket number02316.7056USP2/3157. The entireties of U.S. 62/375,269, WO 2016/156644,and the application associated with attorney docket number02316.7056USP2/3157 are incorporated by reference herein. A similar jackmodule 120 to those in the aforementioned disclosures is shown at FIGS.31 and 32, wherein the jack module 120 is shown as having a metal mainbody 120 a extending between a front end 120 b and a rear end 120 c. Asshown, a jack receptacle 120 d, for example an RJ-type jack receptacle120 d is shown proximate the front end 120 b. A grounding feature orelement 120 e is shown as being proximate the rear end 120 c. Aconnecting or latching feature 120 f is shown as being provided on themain body 120 a at a location between the front and rear ends 120 b, 120c, the latching feature 120 f being closer to the front end 120 b thanthe rear end 120 c.

A single jack module 120 is shown as being inserted into an aperture 202at FIGS. 1, 2, 2A, 3, and 4. Two jack modules 120 are shown as beinginserted into apertures 202 at FIG. 3A. FIGS. 29 and 30 show a patchpanel 100 fully loaded with jack modules 120, wherein four bezelassemblies 200 are each loaded with twelve jack modules 120 for a totalof 48 inserted jack modules 120. In other implementations, the frameapertures 202 may be sized to fit other types of jacks and/or opticaladapters. For example, the frame apertures 202 may be sized to receiveany of the following types of jack modules 120: AMP-TWIST 6S, 6AS, 7AS,SL, and AMP-TWIST 6AUTP, manufactured by CommScope Inc. In otherimplementations, the frame apertures 202 may be sized to fit other typesof electrical jacks 120 and/or optical adapters.

As most easily seen at FIGS. 3-8, each bezel assembly 200 is formed froma first or front frame part 210 and a mating second or rear frame part240 that cooperatively define the jack receptacle openings 202. In someexamples, the frame parts 210, 240 are formed from a polymeric orplastic material (e.g. acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS),polyethylene, polycarbonate, polyamide, polystyrene, polypropylene, andpolybutylene terephthalate (PBT)) In one aspect, the front frame part210 is defined by a peripheral wall 212, a first interior wall 214, anda plurality of second interior walls 216. In one aspect, the rear framepart 240 is defined by a peripheral wall 242, a first interior wall 244,and a plurality of second interior walls 246. In the example shown, theperipheral walls 212, 242 and the interior walls define 214, 216, 244,246 define a two-row array of a plurality of jack receptacle openings202 extending from a first open end 204 to a second open end 206 with atotal of twelve jack receptacle openings 202. In an alternativeconfiguration shown at FIG. 3A, an additional labelling frame 215 may beprovided on the front frame part 210. In such a configuration, alabeling card 215 a having indicia 215 b can be inserted into thelabelling frame 215 and retained in place by overhanging members 215 c.The first and second frame parts 210, 240 are discussed in greaterdetail later in this description.

With continued reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, a central metal bonding strip290 is shown as extending between the front and rear frame parts 210,240 and further defines the jack receptacle openings 202. The bondingstrip 290, which is shown in isolation at FIGS. 25-28, operates toground each jack module 120 to the frame 102, which can be formed from ametal material such as steel. As most easily seen at FIG. 1, the centralbonding strip 290 extends through each bezel assembly 200 and is securedto each end of the frame 102. The bonding strip 290 includes a main body291 and a plurality of grounding contact elements 292, 293 extendingaway from the main body 291 and into each of the plurality of jackreceptacle openings 202. Spacing or position control elements 294 can beprovided on the bonding strip 290 to aid in locating and spacing thebezel assemblies 200.

In one aspect, the central bonding strip 290 extends across the entireframe 102 and is secured to the frame 102 via a pair of fasteningassemblies 108. As can be seen at FIG. 30, the fastening assemblies 108also secure a cable management bar 110 that holds cable managementelements 112. The cable management bar 110 is shown in isolation at FIG.30A and a cable management element 112 is shown in isolation at FIG.30B. In one aspect, the cable management bar 110 is expanded from itsnatural state to extend to the fastening assemblies 108. A cablemanagement element 112 is provided for each bezel assembly 200 and aidsin guiding and supporting cables extending from the jack modules 120.Each cable management element 112 includes a curved cable support member112 a. Each cable management element is snap-fit onto the cablemanagement bar 110 via a pair of connecting elements 112 a. A guidechannel 112 b also aids in securing the cable management element 112 tothe guide bar 110.

The fastening assembly 108 includes a bracket 108 a having threadedextensions 108 b, 108 d. The bonding strip 290 is rigidly fixed to theframe 102 by securing nuts 108 c to the threaded extensions 108 b whilethe cable management bar 110 can be secured by the threaded extensions108 d. Due to this fixed connection between the bonding strip 290 andthe frame 102, warping or bending of the bonding strip 290 is a concernif the bonding strip 290 is made slightly too long or if the frame 102is made slightly too short. To resolve this issue, the bonding strip 290is provided with a length compensation feature 295 at each end of thebonding strip 290. Each length compensation feature includes a firstsegment 295 a extending generally orthogonally from the main body 291 ina first direction, a second segment 295 b extending generally parallelto the main body 291, and a third segment 295 c extending in a seconddirection opposite the first direction. The third segment 295 c is theportion of the bonding strip 290 that is connected to the frame 102 viathe fastening assembly 108. Such a structure allows for greatertolerance of the length of the main body 291. For example, if the mainbody 291 is formed at slightly too long, the segment 295 a can simplyand easily deflect towards the segment 295 c without exerting a bendingor warping force onto the main body 291.

In one aspect, the central bonding strip 290 is disposed between theupper row 202 a and the lower row 202 b of the jack receptacle openings202. As shown, grounding contact elements 292 extend upwardly into theupper row 202 a of jack receptacle openings 202 while grounding contactelements 293 extend downwardly into the lower row 202 b of jackreceptacle openings 202. With reference to FIG. 28, it can be seen thateach grounding contact element 292, 293 includes a first extensionsegment 292 a, 293 a and a second extension segment 292 b, 293 b. Asshown, the first extension segments 292 a, 293 a extend upwardly ordownwardly at a first angle a1 with respect to the main body 291 whilethe second extension segments 292 b, 293 b extend at a second angle a2with respect to the first extension segments 292 a, 293 a. In theexample shown, the first angle a1 is about 20 degrees while the firstangle is about 22 degrees.

With reference to FIGS. 9-17, the first or front frame part 210 is shownin isolation. As noted previously, the front frame part 210 includes aperimeter wall 212, and interior walls 214, 216. In one aspect, theperimeter wall 212 has first, second, third, and fourth side segments212 a, 212 b, 212 c, 212 d. The interior wall 214 extends between thefirst and second side segments 212 a, 212 b while the interior walls 216extend between the side segments 212 c, 212 d. As shown, the front framepart 210 additionally includes end walls 218 extending from theperimeter wall 212 and extending between the side segments 212 c, 212 d.Although directional references, such as top and bottom, may be used, itis noted that the front frame part 210 is symmetrical about the interiorwall 214, thereby allowing the front frame part 210 to be connected tothe rear frame part in multiple orientations. As a result of thisconfiguration, the jack modules 120 in one row (e.g. the upper row) aredisposed in a mirrored or opposite orientation to the jack modules inthe other row (e.g. the lower row).

The front frame part 210 is also shown as including four extensionmembers 220 extending from the perimeter wall 212, each of the extensionmembers 220 is provided with a latch member 220 a. The latch members 220a snap into the previously mentioned apertures 106 in the frame 102 andprovide for a secure, snap-fit type connection between the front framepart 210 and the frame 102. When assembling the patch panel 100, thefront frame part(s) 210 is first attached to the panel frame 102.

As shown, each end of the interior walls 216 is bounded by an extensionmember 222 having a latch member 222 a. The latch members 222 a arereceived into corresponding apertures 252 a of extension members 252 onthe rear frame part 240 in a secure, snap-fit type of connection to holdthe front and rear frame parts 210, 240 together. The rear frame part240 is shown in isolation at FIGS. 18-24. Similarly configured extensionmembers 224, each having a latch member 224 a, are provided at the endsof each end wall 218. The latch members 224 a are received intocorresponding apertures 254 a of extension members 254 on the rear framepart 240 in a secure, snap-fit type of connection to further hold thefront and rear frame parts 210, 240 together. Although latch members 222a, 224 a are shown on the front frame part 210 and apertures 252 a 254 aare shown on the rear frame part 240, the opposite arrangement can beprovide without departing from the concepts presented herein.

As shown, each of the interior walls 216 is provided with a central slot216 a for receiving the central bonding bar 290. The end walls 218 arealso provided with a slot 218 a for receiving the central bonding bar290. Each of the interior walls 216 includes a tapering rib portion 216b extending along the extension members 222. The rib portion 216 bfunctions to provide a guide surface for the jack modules 120 as theyare being inserted into the frame apertures 202. As most easily seen atFIGS. 10, 16, and 17, the interior walls 216 are provided with a roundedprofile (e.g. semi-circular, dome-shaped, etc.) in which each interiorwall has a minimum height proximate the rib portions 216 b and a maximumheight proximate the central slot 216 a. The rounded profile of theinterior walls 216 allows for a resulting clearance gap or space 216 cto be formed between the interior walls 216 and the extension members222, thereby enabling the extension members 222 to be inwardlydeflectable towards the interior walls 216. When the rear frame part 240is being mounted onto the front frame part 210, the extension members222 deflect into the clearance gap or space 216 c until the latchmembers 222 a snap into the apertures 252 a. A small gap between theextension members 224 and the end walls 218 exists for this samepurpose.

With reference to FIGS. 18-24, the second or rear frame part 240 isshown in isolation. As noted previously, the rear frame part 240includes a perimeter wall 242, and interior walls 244, 246. In oneaspect, the perimeter wall 242 has first, second, third, and fourth sidesegments 242 a, 242 b, 242 c, 242 d. The interior wall 244 extendsbetween the first and second side segments 242 a, 242 b while theinterior walls 246 extend between the side segments 242 c, 242 d. Asshown, the rear frame part 240 additionally includes end walls 248extending from the perimeter wall 242 and extending between the sidesegments 242 c, 242 d. The end walls 248 are provided with slots 248 afor receiving the central bonding bar 290. Although directionalreferences, such as top and bottom, may be used, it is noted that therear frame part 240 is symmetrical about the interior wall 244, therebyallowing the rear frame part 240 to be connected to the rear frame partin multiple orientations.

In one aspect, the rear frame part 240 includes extension members 250and corresponding latch members 250 a. The extension members 250 arealigned with each aperture 202 and extend in a direction from theperimeter wall 242 towards the front frame part 210. The extensionmembers 250 are also angled slightly inward towards each other such thatthe latch members 250 a extend further into the openings 202. Each ofthe latch members 250 a engages with the latching feature 120 f on aninserted jack module 120. A ramped surface 250 b can be provided on theextension members 250 to aid in lifting the latch members 250 a awayfrom the jack module body 120 a during initial insertion of the jackmodule 120. The jack modules 120 are inserted into the bezel assembly200 from the side of the rear frame part 240. Accordingly, an extensionmembers 250 will deflect outwardly (i.e. away from interior wall 244 andtowards the perimeter wall 242) as the jack module 120 is being inserteduntil the latch member 250 a snaps into a space 120 g defined betweentwo latch members 120 h of the latching feature 120 f. At this point,the jack module 120 is locked into the opening 202. When a jack module120 is inserted into an opening 202, the body 120 a of the jack module120 backs up the extension member 222 of the front frame part 210 suchthat the extension member can no longer be deflected inwardly. Thus,when a jack module 120 is inserted into an opening 202, the latch member222 a is fully locked into the aperture 252 a and is unable to bede-latched as long as the jack module 120 is inserted.

At the location where the extension members 250 extend from theperimeter wall 242, a recessed area 242 e is provided such that a tool(e.g. a screwdriver) can be inserted between the extension member 250and an inserted jack module 120. Thus, the recessed area 242 e providesa mean by which the latch member 250 a can be lifted by the tool and outof the space 120 g to de-latch the jack module 120 from the latch member250 a. Once de-latched, the jack module 120 can be removed from theopening 120.

To assembly the panel 100, the front frame parts 210 are first mountedto the frame 102 such that the latch members 220 a are snap-fit into theframe apertures 106, as mentioned previously. The next step in theassembly process is to install the central bonding bar 290 into theslots 216 a, 218 a of each of the interior walls 216 and walls 218 ofthe front frame parts 210. At this point, the main body 291 of thecentral bonding bar 290 will be coplanar with the interior wall 214 ofthe front frame part 210. After the bonding bar 290 is installed, therear frame parts 240 are snap-fit onto the front frame parts 210 suchthat the latch members 222 a and 224 a are respectively snapped intorecesses 252 a and 254 a and such that the bonding bar 290 is receivedin slots 248 a. Once the rear frame part 240 is connected to the frontframe part 210, the bonding bar 290 is secured between and is coplanarwith the interior walls 214 and 244. At this point, any desired numberof jack modules 120 can be installed into and/or removed from theopenings 202, as described above. Once a jack module 120 is installed,the contact element 292 or 293 of the bonding bar 290 is slightlydeflected by the jack module body 120 a such that the contact element292 or 293 maintains spring contact with the jack module body 120 a.

The above specification, examples and data provide a completedescription of the manufacture and use of the composition of theinvention. Since many embodiments of the invention can be made withoutdeparting from the spirit and scope of the invention, the inventionresides in the claims hereinafter appended.

Parts List  10 patch panel system 100 patch panel 102 frame member 104apertures 106 apertures 108 fastening assembly 110 cable management bar112 cable management elements 120 jack modules 120a support element 120bconnecting member 120c guide channel 120a main body 120b front end 120crear end 120d jack receptacle 120e element 120f latching feature 120gspace 120h latch members 200 multiple bezel assemblies 202 apertures202a upper row 202b lower row 204 first open end 206 second open end 210front frame part 212 peripheral wall 212a fourth side segments 212bfourth side segments 212c fourth side segments 212d fourth side segments214 first interior wall 215 labelling frame 215a labeling card 215bindicia 215c overhanging members 216 second interior walls 216a centralslot 216b tapering rib portion 216c space 218 end walls 218a slot 220extension members 220a latch member 222 extension member 222a latchmember 224 configured extension members 224a latch member 240 rear framepart 242 peripheral wall 242a fourth side segments 242b fourth sidesegments 242c fourth side segments 242d fourth side segments 242erecessed area 244 first interior wall 246 second interior walls 248 endwalls 248a slots 250 extension members 250a latch members 250b rampedsurface 252 extension members 252a apertures 254 extension members 254aapertures 290 central metal bonding strip 291 main body 292 groundingcontact elements 292a first extension segment 292b second extensionsegment 293 grounding contact elements 293a first extension segment 293bsecond extension segment 294 position control elements 295 lengthcompensation feature 295a first segment 295b second segment 295c thirdsegment

1. A multiport telecommunications bezel assembly comprising: a. a firstframe part defining a first peripheral wall and at least one firstinterior wall; b. a second frame part defining a second peripheral walland at least one second interior wall, the second frame part beingsecured to the first frame part such that the first and secondperipheral walls and the at least one first and second interior wallsdefine a two-row array of a plurality of jack receptacle openingsextending from a first open end to a second open end; and c. a metalbonding strip secured between the first and second frame parts, thebonding strip including a plurality of grounding contact elementsextending into each of the plurality of jack receptacle openings.
 2. Themultiport telecommunications bezel assembly of claim 1, wherein thefirst frame part includes a plurality of latches for removably securingjacks within the plurality of jack receptacle openings.
 3. The multiporttelecommunications bezel assembly of claim 1, further including a rackpanel to which the second frame part is secured.
 4. The multiporttelecommunications assembly of claim 3, wherein the rack panel has a 1Urack height.
 5. The multiport telecommunications bezel assembly of claim1, further including a plurality of jacks inserted into the plurality ofjack receptacle openings.
 6. The multiport telecommunications bezelassembly of claim 5, wherein each of the plurality of jacks can beinserted into one of the plurality of jack receptacle openings from therear open end.
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 13. A telecommunications panel comprising:a. a panel frame defining at least two frame openings; and b. aplurality of multiport telecommunications bezel assemblies (200) securedto the panel frame and extending through the frame openings, the atleast one multiport telecommunications bezel model comprising: i. afirst frame part defining a first peripheral wall and at least one firstinterior wall; ii. a second frame part defining a second peripheral walland at least one second interior wall, the second frame part beingsecured to the first frame part such that the first and secondperipheral walls and the at least one first and second interior wallsdefine a two-row array of a plurality of jack receptacle openingsextending from a rear open end to a front open end; and iii. a metalbonding strip secured between the front and first frame parts of each ofthe plurality of bezel assemblies, the bonding strip including aplurality of grounding contact elements extending into each of theplurality of jack receptacle openings.
 14. The telecommunications panelof claim 13, further including a plurality of jacks inserted into theplurality of jack receptacle openings.
 15. The telecommunications panelof claim 13, wherein the first frame part includes a plurality oflatches for removably securing jacks within the plurality of jackreceptacle openings.
 16. The telecommunications panel of claim 13,wherein each of the plurality of jacks can be inserted into one of theplurality of jack receptacle openings from either the front open end orthe rear open end.
 17. The telecommunications panel of claim 13, whereinthe panel frame has a 1U rack height.
 18. The telecommunications panelof claim 13, wherein the panel frame includes a plurality of frameopenings.
 19. The telecommunications panel of claim 18, wherein the atleast one multiport telecommunications bezel assembly includes aplurality of multiport telecommunications bezel assemblies secured tothe panel frame.
 20. The telecommunications panel of claim 19, whereineach of the multiport telecommunications bezel assemblies includes 12jack receptacle openings.
 21. The telecommunications panel of claim 20,wherein the plurality of telecommunications bezel assemblies includesfour telecommunications bezel assemblies.
 22. A multiporttelecommunications bezel assembly comprising: a. a panel frame defininga plurality of openings; b. a plurality of bezel frame assemblies, eachof which being secured within one of the plurality of panel frameopenings, wherein each of the plurality of bezel frame assembliesdefines a plurality of jack receptacle openings; c. a metal bondingstrip secured between the plurality of bezel frame assemblies, thebonding strip including a plurality of grounding contact elementsextending into each of the plurality of jack receptacle openings. 23.The multiport telecommunications bezel assembly of claim 22, wherein theplurality of jack receptacle openings is a two-row array of jackreceptacle openings.
 24. The multiport telecommunications bezel assemblyof claim 23, wherein the metal bonding strip passes between an upper rowof jack receptacle openings and a lower row of jack receptacle openings.25. The multiport telecommunications bezel assembly of claim 22, whereinthe plurality of bezel frame materials are formed from a polymericmaterial.